Missouri State University
(MSU)
Bears
901 S National Ave
Springfield, MO 65897 Division: I (Reclassifying Member)
Springfield, MO 65897 Division: I (Reclassifying Member)
Reclass Division: I-FBS
Conference: Missouri Valley Conference
NCAA Member Since: 9/1/1957
Public/Private:
Public
HBCU:
No
| Title | Full Name | |
|---|---|---|
| President | Richard Williams | |
| Director of Athletics | Patrick Ransdell | |
| Faculty Athletics Representative | James Hutter | |
| Senior Woman Administrator | Casey Hunt | |
| Senior Compliance Administrator | Amanda Schmelzer | |
| Sports Information Director | Rick Kindhart | |
| Chief Diversity Officer | Alergian Hart | |
| Chief Financial Officer for Athletics | Melissa Goodman | |
| Chief Financial Officer for Institution | Cynthia Schull | |
| Digital/Social Media Contact | Rick Kindhart | |
| Academic Reporting APR/APC/Grad-rates | Casey Hunt | |
| Athletics Certification Liaison | Casey Hunt | |
| Athletics Diversity and Inclusion Designee | Sydney Wilson | |
| Athletics Diversity and Inclusion Designee | Alergian Hart | |
| Interim Athletics Health Care Administrator | Shannon Derricks | |
| Athletics Health Care Administrator | James Penkalski | |
| Director of Mental Health Care Services/Counseling | Shawn Freeman | |
| Drug Testing Site Coordinator | James Penkalski | |
| General Counsel | Rachael Dockery | |
| Government Relations Contact | Zora Mulligan | |
| Head Athletic Trainer | James Penkalski | |
| Head Team Physician | Royce Moore | |
| Peer Reviewer | James E. Cofer, Sr. | |
| Peer Reviewer | Larry L. George | |
| Senior Alumni Relations Professional | Lori Fan | |
| Student Athlete Advisory | Sydney Wilson | |
| Student-Athlete Affairs Administrator | Casey Hunt | |
| Title IX Coordinator | Melissa Berry | |
| Transfer Portal Contact | Amanda Schmelzer | |
| NCAA Applications Administrator | See List |
| Title | Full Name | |
|---|---|---|
| NCAA Applications Administrator | See List |
Sponsored Sports for the 2025-2026 Academic Year
| Sport | Head Coach | Division | Conference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | Joey Hawkins | I | Conference USA | |
| Football | Ryan Beard | FCS | Conference USA | |
| Men's Basketball | Cuonzo Martin | I | Missouri Valley Conference | |
| Men's Golf | Neal Stafford | I | Conference USA | |
| Men's Soccer | Mike Seabolt | I | American Athletic Conference | |
| Men's Swimming and Diving | David Collins | I | Missouri Valley Conference | |
| Softball | Kasey Griffith | I | Conference USA | |
| Women's Acrobatics and Tumbling | Kimberlee Adkins | I | Independent | |
| Women's Basketball | Beth A. Cunningham | I | Conference USA | |
| Women's Beach Volleyball | Ashley Emery | I | Conference USA | |
| Women's Cross Country | Jordan Fife | I | Missouri Valley Conference | |
| Women's Golf | Kevin Kane | I | Missouri Valley Conference | |
| Women's Soccer | Kirk Nelson | I | Conference USA | |
| Women's Stunt | Kennedy Wingbermuehle | I | Independent | |
| Women's Swimming and Diving | David Collins | I | Missouri Valley Conference | |
| Women's Tennis | Austin Hale | I | Missouri Valley Conference | |
| Women's Track, Indoor | Jordan Fife | I | Conference USA | |
| Women's Track, Outdoor | Jordan Fife | I | Missouri Valley Conference | |
| Women's Volleyball | Steven McRoberts | I | Missouri Valley Conference |